Delicious dining spots along the route from Hanoi to Son La

On the 300-kilometer journey to the Northwest, delightful eateries are primarily located in densely populated areas such as Hoa Binh, Moc Chau, and Yen Chau.

Delicious dining spots along the route from Hanoi to Son La

If driving from Hanoi, self-driving groups often opt for National Highway 6 due to its shortest distance and scenic views on both sides of the road. Along the 300 km journey to Son La City, you will pass through Hoa Binh City, Moc Chau Town, and Yen Chau Town. Here are some highly-rated eateries recommended by travelers along this route.

Spicy fish noodle soup, Hanoi

Before setting off, you can stop for breakfast at the spicy fish noodle soup stall in Hai Phong on Nguyen Chi Thanh Street to conveniently kickstart your journey. A bowl typically includes noodles or rice cakes, carp and crispy fish ball, fish egg, razor clam, and squid cake…

Thanh Vân Restaurant, Hòa Bình

Located along Highway 6, passing through Trung Minh commune, Kỳ Sơn district, approximately 4 km from the entrance to Hòa Bình city. The menu here offers a diverse range of mountain specialties such as hill chicken, wild boar, and bee larvae stir-fry alongside common rice dishes. Most travelers are satisfied with the food and service. If you're allergic to high-protein foods, consider ordering some vegetarian options like bamboo shoots or bee larvae here.

64 Salmon Restaurant, Sơn La

As you reach the border area between Vân Hồ and Mộc Châu districts, you'll see the signboard of the restaurant on the left side of the road. This is a familiar stop for groups of travelers passing through Highway 6, including large tour companies. A typical salmon meal here consists of six dishes including salad, fried skin, fried fish, grilled fish, fish porridge, and hotpot. In addition, the menu offers various options with pork, chicken, beef, etc., prepared in many ways. The place also sells Northwest specialties as souvenirs.

Ngọc Sơn Eight Rice Restaurant, Sơn La

After passing through Mộc Châu town, dining options become limited as the population density in this area is quite sparse. When arriving at Yên Châu town (Sơn La), it's recommended to visit Ngọc Sơn Eight Rice Restaurant for a meal. The advantage of this eatery is its spacious setting, quick and enthusiastic staff. A meal here costs an average of 100,000-150,000 VND per person with a menu mainly consisting of common dishes such as stir-fried pork, tofu with tomato sauce, boiled chicken, and various soups.

Victory Heritage Restaurant, Sơn La

When in Sơn La city, you must try the Victory Heritage horse meat, a specialty of the Northwest. This restaurant is located on Giảng Lắc street, Quyết Thắng ward, right in the city center for easy access. It's usually bustling in the evening, with most diners being locals from the city and surrounding areas. Alongside Victory Heritage, this place also serves other Northwest specialties such as wild pork, buffalo meat, and seasonal vegetables.

Source: Kiều Dương/Vnexpress

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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour